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Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
63
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was introduced at a similar time to the WB35F which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SP-100 grades against the WB35F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Samsung WB35F

 SP-100 WB35F 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Olympus SP-100

 WB35F SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Samsung WB35F

 SP-100 WB35F 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2014Same age
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB35F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SP-100 and the WB35F.

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and WB35F is 63 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and WB35F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should always consider the age of the cameras into account.

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
42
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (594 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB35F Sports photography advice
52
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography details
Samsung WB35F Travel photography details
53
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (594g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
70
lighter than competition in class (194g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography highlights
46
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB35F Vlogging factors
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (594 grams)
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Samsung WB35F
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Samsung WB35F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus SP-100 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-29 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 594 grams (1.31 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $400 $130